2025 Mitsubishi Outlander
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 116 |
| 2004 | 52 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 125 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 60 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 143 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2022 | 213 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
5 of 14 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and adaptive cruise control.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
I had the car for less than a month. It had about 850 miles on it. I was driving on a flat service going between 25-30 mph. I was NOT using the Adaptive Cruise Control.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250922
Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and SERVICE BRAKES
3 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.
CRASH2 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts.
2 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
CRASH1 of 14 total reports mentions: tires.
Show complaint excerpts
I rented this car from Drivo on July 17th. On the 21st we noticed the tire light. When we went to the garage to get this checked the two rear tires were bald, with the wires showing through the tires.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260810
SAFETY TIMELINE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Outlander and 2026 Outlander PHEV vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will update the A-IVI software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 24, 2026. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-26-002.
Campaign 26V549000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 26V549000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.